Contents Read this first ........................iii Chapter 1. Meet your LINKZONE ..................1 1.1 System requirements ..................... 1 1.2 Overview ........................1 Chapter 2. Get started ......................3 2.1 Install a SIM card and the battery .................. 3 2.2 Power on your LINKZONE ..................... 4 2.3 Access LINKZONE network ...................
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Chapter 1. Meet your LINKZONE This TCL LINKZONE is a 4G LTE mobile router, providing download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Your LINKZONE lets you create fast and secure Wi‑Fi in any location with cellular network coverage. 1.1 System requirements Your LINKZONE supports up to 15 connected devices with 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi network (802.11b/...
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• Press for 3 seconds to power on or off your device. 3. Power button • Press to wake up or turn off the LEDs. • Press for 10 seconds to reboot your device. Press for 3 seconds to enable the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function.
Chapter 2. Get started This chapter introduces the basic instructions on how to get your LINKZONE up and running. The instructions may vary depending on your LINKZONE model. 2.1 Install a SIM card and the battery To install a SIM card and the battery, follow these steps: 1.
3. Install the battery. 4. Install the back cover. 2.2 Power on your LINKZONE To power on your LINKZONE, press the power button for 3 seconds, and the LEDs will flash in solid blue.
2.3 Access LINKZONE network You can connect your devices to the LINKZONE network wirelessly. To establish a wireless network connection, select the Wi‑Fi name (or the SSID) of the LINKZONE on your wireless devices, and enter the Wi‑Fi password. NOTE Find the default Wi‑Fi name and password on the label inside your LINKZONE.
• Click on the logo to visit the official website of TCL. 3.2 Explore web UI features The home page of the web UI is mainly comprised of the following tiles: Connection, Usage, SMS, Settings, and More.
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Status icon What it means It is the network type your router connects to. The number of the signal bar indicates the signal strength. The more signal bars it shows, the stronger the signal is. It indicates whether the Wi‑Fi function is on or off. It indicates whether your router is connected to the cellular network or not.
Chapter 4. Configure your LINKZONE In this chapter, we will show you how to get the most out of your LINKZONE using the web UI. With the web UI, you can configure Wi‑Fi settings, view connected devices, manage SMS settings, and more. 4.1 Connection This panel allows you to quickly check connection status, data usage, battery level, and the number of connected devices.
1. Click the message you want to reply to. Reply to a message 2. Input the message content, then click 1. Locate the message you want to delete. Delete a message 2. Click 1. Move the cursor over the more icon at the upper right corner.
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Different regions use different channels: Channel 1‑11 in FCC (US)/IC (Canada), Channel 1‑13 in ETSI (Europe), and Channel 1‑13 in MKK Wi-Fi Channel (Japan). When the channel option is set to Auto, the LINKZONE will select the best channel automatically. Max.
NOTE When the SIM PIN code is entered incorrectly 3 times, a PUK code is required. You can obtain the PUK code from your internet service provider. Connection Mode Configure whether your LINKZONE is connected to network automatically or manually. Network Mode Configure network selection method, and change the network mode.
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WPS is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between your LINKZONE and wireless devices faster and easier. If your wireless device is WPS‑supported, you can access the LINKZONE Wi‑Fi network through a WPS connection. Select one of the following options to make a WPS connection. 1.
Important safety information Read all the safety information before using your product. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury, or damage to your product or other property. Important safety instructions • Do not use the device in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. •...
• Do not use damaged battery. Operating temperature Your device is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 0 °C and 45 °C (32 °F and 113 °F), and should be stored in ambient temperatures between –10 °C and 70 °C (14 °F and 158 °F).
Disposal and recycling information At TCL, we continually strive to improve our operations and products, and minimize our impact on the environment. This symbol on your device and/or its accessories indicates that this device should not be disposed of with household waste.
Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while using the product, use the troubleshooting information to help determine the problem and find possible solutions. General problems Problem Solution • Log in the web UI, then go to Settings > Wi‑Fi Settings > Show Password, and find the current Wi‑Fi password.
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1. Log in to the web UI. How do I change the login password? 2. Go to Settings > Login Settings. • Make sure there is a SIM card in your LINKZONE. • Reinstall the SIM card, and log in to the web UI "No SIM card"...
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